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Philly Built is launching its third season on December 13, 2023! Listen in as host Vern Anastasio and Producer Joe talk about what to expect.

On this special episode, Vern and Producer Joe go through all the great food recommendations they’ve received from guests in the first two seasons of Philly Built.


For those looking to investigate further, here’s where our guests recommended:


Maria Quinones-Sanchez: Tierra Colombiana · Harrowgate Plaza Shopping Center · Isla Verde Philly


Dena Driscoll: Mighty Bread


Job Itzkowitz: Little Pete’s @ The Philadelphian


Oscar Beisert: La Colombe Fishtown


Mark Squilla: Ristorante Pesto


Inga Saffron: Porco’s · a.kitchen


Jamie Gauthier: Abyssinia Bar And Restaurant


Chris Fetfatzes: Steak 48 · Dominic’s (SJ) · Joseph Leonard (NYC)


Ali Perelman: Banh Mi & Bottles · The Good King & Le Caveau · Kalaya


Victor Fiorillo: Upper Darby Strip Malls · Villa Di Roma · Clam Tavern (Clifton Heights)· H Mart


Lauren Vidas: Zahav · Suraya · Kalaya


Irfan Raza: Little Sicily II


Judith Robinson: Maxwell’s Caribbean · South


Joey Sweeney: Bloomsday · Sang Key Peking Duck House · Mish Mish


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On the podcast's 2nd season finale, Pulitzer Prize winner & 2023 Guggenheim Fellow Inga Saffron joins us. The architecture critic for the Philadelphia Inquirer talks about the "tragedy" of Washington Avenue planning, the future of the Roundhouse, her choices for the best & worst in real estate development & where she bikes for her favorite pork sandwich.

On this new episode of Philly Built, we dive into the tragedies, thrills & theatre of the city’s restaurant industry through the eyes and experiences of one of Philly’s hottest young restaurateurs: Chris Fetfatzes of the Hawthorne Restaurant Group (Hawthorne’s Cafe, Pivot Coffee, Wine Dive, Quick Sips, Sonny’s Cocktail Joint, Tio Flores, Grace & Proper).


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On this episode of Philly Built, we welcome government relations pro and public policy wonk Lauren Vidas to unpack the primary election, examine the changing face of city council and what it all means for planning and development in Philadelphia.


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On this newest episode of Philly Built, Philadelphia Magazine's Victor Fiorillo joins us. He gives us an update on the health of Martha Graham Cracker and delves deep into the campaigns to become the city's 100th mayor, but not before giving us his take on the out-going Kenney administration.


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